About the Authors

David A. Vise, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post, is a Senior Advisor to both New Mountain Capital, a New York-based investment firm, and Modern States Education Alliance, a philanthropy whose goal is to make college more affordable and more accessible. He is the author of four books, including two national bestsellers.

Mark Malseed is an author and media entrepreneur. The former lead researcher for Bob Woodward, Mark has worked on five best-selling books and contributed to The Washington Post, South China Morning Post, and other publications. He is a 2x cofounder, advises several AI-driven startups, and regularly lectures around the world on technology and media.